Past Grant Recipients
We continue to work towards the public good. We are focused on developing individuals who help their communities grow and flourish.
The Community University Partnership (CUP) Grants program is designed to support the development of our regions through contributions to cultural, economic, sporting and related activities and build higher education aspiration and awareness particularly among young people in rural and regional communities.
Grants are available in five categories: Arts and Culture, Education Development, Health and Wellbeing, Environmental Sustainability, and Sports Development.
2021 Recipients
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Arts and Culture chevron_right
Organisation Project Outline ADFAS Murray River A free art and music event to engage the broader arts community through a community lecture. Fast Cars & Dirty Beats Funded a world renowned gypsy jazz guitarist and educator, to lead a community drumming group as part of the overall theatre performance. Peel Recreation Reserve Contributed to the cost of t-shirts, designed by a local artist, sold at The Peel Jam (live music event). Orange Public School Creation of an Indigenous mural painted by local Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi artist for the entrance to the school. Headspace Orange - Marathon Health Guurunbirra Project - purchase of art supplies for culture workshops. Orange Conservatorium Establishment of a multi-school Indigenous language singing group. Rotary Club of Orange Bush Poetry Performance Workshops for school groups. Creative Comboyne Botanical Couture exhibition and annual event showcasing local artists work. Buladelah Central Student excursion to Murrook Cultural Centre. Red Hill Public School Infant students connecting with their community and sites of significance to Wiradjuri people during Naidoc Week celebrations. Murringo Community Association Art Show in the Murringo Memorial Hall for the local and wider community to enjoy the talent of local district artists. The Leisure Company Disability Services LTD External music therapy program for adults with disabilities to provide music based interactive group activities whilst training support workers to continue the program Nest Studio Collective Premier collaborative exhibition from six female regional artists to showcase emerging artists and encourage community engagement in the Wagga Wagga art community South Wagga Public School Indigenous Arts Program to connect students to First Nations Culture and Histories through traditional and modern style artwork. -
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Organisation Project Outline Ross Circuit Preschool Centre Inc Installation of free standing monkey bars to develop and strengthen upper body and core muscle strength in preschool age children. PCYC Upgrade of kitchen appliances to provide a healthy breakfast program alongside early intervention and resilience capacity building programs for local youth Corowa Public School A vibrant and stimulating sensory garden to provide students with special needs and alternative educational setting. Meadow Flat Public School Purchase of portable soccer goals. West Bathurst Preschool Purchase resources to meet the sensory needs of children. Multifunctional Aboriginal Children's Service Centre (TOWRI) Purchase of new books to help develop children's literacy. Raglan Public School Purchase of Lego SPIKE Prime kits used to learn about coding and robotics as part of the Raglan Robotics program. Canowindra Public School Purchase of books for the 'Lose Yourself in Literature' program. Central West Leadership Academy School holiday workshops for students in the Dubbo, Narromine and Gilgandra areas to engage in a fun space and STEM activities. Spring Terrace Public School P&C Association Purchase of 5 sets of early readers as part of the '100 Home Reader Club' program. Orange and District Early Education Program (ODEEP) Purchase of musical instruments for the 'Outdoor Musical Sensory Garden'. Orange High School Purchase of flexible learning furniture to support the HIVE (High Impact Vital Education) Pilot Program. Coopernook Song Trail Outdoor permanent musical instruments creating a song trail to encourage children playing outdoors Hastings Secondary College - Eastport Campus Purchase of a 3D scanner for highschool STEM academy. Wauchope Public School P & C Purchase of robotics kits for primary school aged kids. Great Lakes Surf Survival/Wauchope High School Surf survival program for young indigenous children encouraging them to be active. Humula Public School 3D Printing of native bee habitats and tree guards to encourage students to develop an appreciation of design and bringing ideas to life. -
Environmental Sustainability chevron_right
Organisation Project Outline O'Connell Public School P & C Association Purchase of equipment to build a seasonal kitchen garden and chicken coop, used for student learning. Rotary Club or Orange Inc. Contribution towards keynote speaker and set-up costs of The Orange Sustainable Living Expo. Mullion Creek Public School Purchase of equipment and plants for the establishment of a 'Native Bush Tucker Garden'. Wauchope Public School P&C Association Establishment of an outdoor vegetable garden for children to use. Erin Earth A new fridge for the pop up volunteer run café for community open days and events. Goodstart Early Learning Estella The installation of a bush tucker garden to educate and provide hands on learning for preschool age children. Turvey Park Public School School waste reduction and kitchen garden project to enhance student wellbeing and engagement through experiential outdoor learning. Rotary Club of South Wagga Wagga Purchase of gardening equipment for intergenerational volunteers to use in the regeneration program for Wagga's Rocky Hill. Coolamon Preschool Purchase of a chicken coop for teaching children sustainable practices by introducing chickens into the Preschool environment. -
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Organisation Project Outline Albury-Wodonga Regional FoodShare Purchase of fresh quality food for the community pantry program supporting those experiencing hardship in rural and regional communities within the Albury-Wodonga region. Murray Valley Sanctuary Refugee Group Inc Community bike program to provide new refugee members of the Albury community with transportation to encourage independence and access to study, work and social activities. Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council Support for the Stronger Together program by contributing towards fruit and vegetable baskets and sporting activities for group members. Narromine High School Community Hub A culturally significant garden led by the school and the students working with local community and resources focusing on environmental sustainability. The Exchange Dubbo PTY LTD An initiative to provide half yearly business breakfasts and social walk to encourage local business owners to consider their wellbeing and the wellness of their employees. Toongi Recreation Reserve And Hall Upgrade of tennis nets and winders to encourage local use of the community tennis courts. St Mary's Primary School Learning in the COLA project to encourage engaged learning through movement. Endeavour Mental Health Recovery Establishment of a wellness walk to advocate for mental health and wellbeing. Hastings Secondary College Visual murals which provide social enrichment and relationship building through art, improving mental health and wellbeing. Girls Group (Narrandera High School) Girls Group Program is a cross generational mindfulness and wellbeing group in Narrandera. Wagga Asthma Collaborative Training of personnel to collect and count microscope pollen samples for asthma research in the Wagga area. Mount Austin High School The Equine Therapy Partnership Program provides intervention and support to target school disengagement for high school age students. Wagga Wagga Lake Run and Ride Incorporated Sponsorship of Wagga Lake Run Ride to encourage community participation to promote wellbeing and active lifestyles. -
Sports Development chevron_right
Organisation Project Outline Albury Amateur Swimming Club Purchase of adjustable dive block top and backstroke wedges for squad training and for use in competitions to prepare local competitors for state and national championships. Albury Tennis Association Incorporated New microphone and speaker system to improve delivery of announcement to competitors and officials at local tennis competitions. Eglinton Public School Purchase of uniforms for the school soccer and touch football teams. Veritas House - Bathurst Young Mob Funds to cover weekly match fees for the Bathurst Young Mob indoor netball team. Wiradjuri Kinnections Sponsorship of Wiradjuri Kinnections-Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Team. Ignite Gymnastics Club The Ignite Gymnastics Club "Ignite Their Flame" scholarship. Cowra Netball Support towards travel and entry fee costs associated with attending the NSW Junior State Titles. Turvey Park Junior Football Netball Club The upgrading and renewal of training resources for improved training sessions for coaches and players for future skill development. Wagga Wagga Water Polo Provision of a boom to split the main pool into two sections for the NSW water polo country clubs tournament.
2020 Recipients
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Organisation Project Outline Lyndhurst Public School Support to engage music tutors to encourage the students interest in music and use the new equipment available Arena Theatre A five day innovative theatre workshop conducted by three professional artists for children with varying disabilities and their educators Port Macquarie Historical Society Inc. Collaborative project to design postcards to mark Port Macquarie's Bicentenary -
Education Development chevron_right
Organisation Project Outline Central West Leadership Academy Bring One Giant Leap to Dubbo to inspire space STEM engagement Albury Toy Library Incorporated Purchase of toys to expand the Toy Library for children in Albury and the surrounds to facilitate learning in areas such as recycling and sustainable play The Smith Family - Girls at the Centre Purchase of art and craft supplies to engage high school age girls in artistic activities with the aim of redirecting negative behaviour and making better choices Wingham High School Purchase floor anchor points for new multipurpose areas and purchase new sporting equipment Blayney High School Build a construction cottage with trade training stations to facilitate high school age students interest in the construction industry Bathurst West Public School Purchase specialised seating for students that encourage more focused learning by sitting on stools that safely allow movement Bulahdelah Central School School to Work Project refurbishing a Covered Over Learning Area St Vincent de Paul Society NSW South Region Purchase of end of year book prizes to support the refugee homework program facilitated by volunteers Crookwell Academy of STEM Excellence Purchase a 3D design tool available to high school age children through a lending library to facilitate problem solving skills across STEM Areas Molong Central School Cracking the Code to Education - purchase coding equipment for STEM classes Anson Street School Skills House - Building multi-purpose, life skills learning environment for students with a disability Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus Purchase Tetrix robotics kits for the Aboriginal TMax robotics team The Nature School Purchasing wet weather gear to allow learning in all weather conditions -
Environmental Sustainability chevron_right
Organisation Project Outline Herland Cooperative Rebuilding communal shelter and kitchen Zonta Club of Port Macquarie Inc. Earth Kit assembly project Hastings Valley Amateur Beekeeping Association HVABA Hastings Valley Amateur Beekeepers Association Education Apiary Sustain: The Australian Food Network Food stories - Big and Small (podcast) Corowa Public School Environmentally sustainable outdoor classroom Dubbo Rivercare Group Inc Macquarie River weed control and replanting - Dubbo Project -
Health and Wellbeing chevron_right
Organisation Project Outline Lions Club of Geurie Incorporated Install a refrigerator in the Lions Club van to assist Drought Relief catering Ronald McDonald House, Wagga Wagga Purchase a "loaner" laptop for parents of sick children to use at Wagga Base Hospital Children's ward to effectively and efficiently communicate where needed Wagga Wagga Community Media Inc Purchase a defibrillator to be available to the radio station staff and surrounding community Wallerawang Public School Contribute funding to support a breakfast program for identified children to promote a positive start to their learning day through meaningful connections with peers and staff Hasting Early Interventions Program Inc, trading as Early Connections Connect & Eat! Paediatric Speech Pathology Feeding Clinic for children with feeding difficulties Mid North Coast Community College Provide access to sporting facilities and training programs to help develop positive behaviours Taree High School Providing workshops to build resilience in Year 12 students Life Education NSW Limited Provide Life Education lessons to bush fire affected schools Gilgandra High School Install a smartboard in the Wellness Hub to overcome distancing issues and to support group community presentations St Vincent de Paul Society NSW, South Region Contribute funding to support a "buddies day" one day program for disadvantaged youth to connect with their buddies to form caring relationships. Active Living Longer Inc. (ALLong) To produce exercise videos to be delivered online specifically for people aged 50-75 years to continue building general health and wellbeing during COVID-19 Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre-Co-operative Legal Service Delivery (CLSD) program Provision of information and care packages for disadvantaged individuals in the midst of COVID-19 U3A Wagga Wagga Purchase equipment for association members to encourage health and wellbeing, social interaction and mental stimulation to senior members of our community Parkinsons New South Wales Online singing therapy for People with Parkinson Disease Bathurst Seymour Centre Contribute to funding to provide 10 group music lesson for older members of the community along with people with disabilities and their carers. -
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Organisation Project Outline Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council NAIDOC Family Fun Day Uranquinty Preschool Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives into Uranquinty Preschool in 2020 Forbes North Public school Building cultural links through visual arts and Wiradjuri Language Mulyan Public School Dinawan connects Mulyan with culture, dance and Dreaming Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Birth Certificate program -
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Organisation Project Outline Hastings Baseball Association Purchasing essential equipment for Baseball in the Port Macquarie/Hastings region Cricket NSW Social cricket competition for students Orana Physical Culture Headset wireless microphones, transmitter and receiver for amplified voice lesson delivery Book Book Tennis Club Host a community and family tennis coaching afternoon and BBQ to bring the community together following the drought, bush fires and COVID-19 Wagga Wagga Athletics & Little Athletics Purchase of new public address system to better suit the needs of the sporting community when holding athletics carnivals Wodonga Basketball Association Host a coaches course in their own training room for all junior representative coaches to be properly accredited and avoid the need and costs of travelling to Melbourne
2019 Recipients
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Arts and Culture chevron_right
Organisation Project Outline Flying Fruit Fly Foundation Framing and printing for Capturing Creativity Art Exhibition Bathurst Regional Council Australian Poetry Slam Rockley Public School Rockley Public School mosaic project Rielle Moises Uruguay Embassy, Latin American Film Festival Live Words Woven Yarns audio drama project Bathurst Arts Council Bathurst Youth Arts Awards concert Wellington Eisteddfod Society Incorporated Venue hire for Wellington Eisteddfod Fishdog Dubbo Artist Residency pilot program for artists from China Calare Public School Calare Public School Mural Art Project St Joseph's Regional College St Joseph's Regional College Port Macquarie Visual Art Workshops Booranga Writers' Centre Production, design, and printing of the four thirty Anthology of New Writing journal Uranquinty Preschool Purchase equipment and resources to support two local artist to visit the Uranquinty Preschool 2MCE-FM Community Radio Supporting creativity of 2MCE volunteers and enhancing listener engagement Outpost Theatre - Auspiced by Arts OutWest OUTPOST presents Romeo & Juliet Bathurst Regional Art Gallery VOID Education Symposium Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre - Local Stages Local Emerging Artist Program (LEAP) Neroli Colvin Storytelling Foundation Bathurst Multicultural Storytelling Festival RAWR Music Howling Moon Blues Festival 2020 Deadly Painters Centacare Kempsey Kempsey End of Year Drama and Musical Performance Wellington High School Wellington High School School Spectacular Performance St Mary's Catholic School Wellington Kids on Country Riverina Summer School for Strings Residential Summer School for Strings Eastern Riverina Arts Creative Riverina Catchups Oura Progress Association The Bald Cockys - Oura Community Art Competition Outback Theatre for Young People OTYP – 30 Years Young – Sharing our Regional Story Albury & District Historical Society Becoming a City, Albury 1947 -
Education Development chevron_right
Organisation Project Outline Albury Public School Parents and Citizens' Association Purchase of magnifying equipment Murray High School Purchase of projector for Murray High School Bathurst Early Childhood Intervention Service Children's Lego therapy program Denison College Kelso High Campus Denison College Kelso High iSTEM Wattle Flat Public School Wattle Flat Public School therapy room Denison College Kelso High Campus Purchase of laptops for students with autism spectrum disorder Bathurst West Public School Give Back Program Mitchell Early Learning Centre Early childhood movement skills program Dubbo Public School New robotic technological equipment for Dubbo Public School STEM project Orange Public School Orange Public School representative sports uniforms St. Joseph's Primary School Port Macquarie St. Joseph's Primary School Port Macquarie, outdoor classroom Early Connections Port Macquarie Hastings Purchase of Early Connections Literacy Team resources including C-Pens and Decodable Readers Naradhan P&C Association Grace Wilkes-Bowes attending the CASE Space School International Study Program Junee Preschool Inc. Introducing students to STEM, basics of computer programming with bee-bots Canowindra Public School Parents and Citizens Association Reading Is Fun - Engaging our Students Bathurst South Public School Improve an existing space by adding seating for a Student Reflection Area and Outdoor Learning Space Hastings Public School iPads for our children's future Early Connections Port Macquarie Hastings Literacy Connect Wauchope Public School P & C Association Home Readers for Wauchope Public School Nautilus Senior College Audio visual assistance for Nautilus Leap Blueprint Mindset Training program for Westport LEAP Academy St Mary's Rainbow Preschool Aboriginal Cultural Program Red Hill Public School Red Hill Public School Special Education Unit Sensory Equipment Temora High School Rebuilding Hospitality and Food Technology Action Plan Wagga Wagga High School Wagga Wagga High School Debating Team Workshops Khancoban United Volunteers Association Renewal of Equipment for a Remote Community Preschool -
Environmental Sustainability chevron_right
Organisation Project Outline Birallee Park Neighbourhood House Inc Purchasing tools and resources to teach the community how to change trash to treasure Albury Wodonga Public School P&C Purchase portable bench seating and magnification equipment to utilise in the garden Greening Bathurst Greening Bathurst Public Lecture Series Walan Wirringah Womens Group Community Garden Project Rotary Club Orange Sustainable Living Week and Expo Bidgee School Greenhouse and garden structure made from up-cycling products that would normally be thrown away -
Health and Wellbeing chevron_right
Organisation Project Outline Bathurst Uniting Church Winter crisis accommodation project Rockley Public School Rhythms at Rockley student wellbeing program Denison College Kelso High Campus Installation of cold water drinking fountain Zonta Club of Port Macquarie Inc. Purchase of birthing kits for third world countries Canobolas Rural Technology High School Sensory Garden and Meeting Place Carcoar Village Association Incorporated "What's on in Carcoar" newsletter and "New to Carcoar" resident's pack Orange Parkinsons Support Group Parkinsons Support Group Leaders Conference - 2019 Orange Bush Nippers Beach patrol training Arts OutWest Move2Art Student Heart Project Student Heart Project Heart Health NSW Inc Volunteer Training Program Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services Coastal Walk Against Domestic and Family Violence Wauchope Public School P & C Association Safe Play Resources for Wauchope Public School Gloucester High School Breakfast Program Lake Cathie Touch Football Association Incorporated Lake Cathie Touch Football Association-Passing the Knowledge Wellington Public School Healthy Lunchboxes = Healthy Learners Dubbo and District branch of Can Assist Logo shirts for Can Assist volunteers Narromine Christian School Assessing Our Students to Improve Their Future Aftercare “Health, Wellness and Wellbeing Workshops” - LikeMind Wagga Wagga Wagga Lake Run and Ride Free Community Annual Fun Run/Walk and Ride Riding for the Disabled NSW - Wagga Centre Sand for the Riding for the Disabled Wagga Centre's arenas Ladysmith Public School Outdoor learning environments AFL Riverina Football and Netball League Inc AFL Riverina Club Health Strategy Local Drug Action Team Beechworth Primary School Enviro-sensory Spaces -
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Organisation Project Outline LeaderLife Ltd Apollo House Landscaping Project Calare Public School Calare Public School, education garden, 'Wiradjuri Walk' Mulyan Public School Yindyamarra Reflection Garden St Joseph's Regional College Indigenous Gathang Language Workshops Uranquinty Preschool Embedding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture by engaging children in cultural experiences around language, art and music Forbes Public School FPS Yarning Circle Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus NAIDOC Celebrations Kempsey Adventist School Aiming Higher - Rethinking Indigenous Careers and Outcomes from Education Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie Incorporated STEAM Ahead with Indigenous Engagement using Bee-bots and Blue-bots Red Hill Public School Red Hill Public School Wiradjuri Language Mural Project Parklands Albury Wodonga Limited Saving the Murray River Through Stories -
Sports Development chevron_right
Organisation Project Outline Chess World (Australia) Pty Ltd, trading as "Kids Unlimited" and as "Chess Kids" Professional Chess Player to run Schools Tournament Wodonga Hockey Club Financial support to cover travel costs for representative players and coaches Bathurst Bushrangers ARFC Inc Purchase of junior players sporting equipment Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Bathurst Purchase of representative rugby jerseys Bathurst Bushrangers Netball Purchase of sporting equipment Central West Gymnastics Orange Interstate gymnastics support Calare Public School Purchase of athletics equipment Nambucca Aquatic Swim Club Inc Purchase of starting blocks and backstroke ledges Kendall Tennis Club Sponsorship of Kendall Tennis Clubs Todd Woodbridge Cup Cootamundra Amateur Basketball Association Assistance with junior girls basketball team to compete in the Country Championship League 3rd Orange Scout Group, Orange Light Weight Camping Equipment Port Macquarie Cycling Club Ltd Junior athletes warm up event and training equipment Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Club Purchase of a new racing ski for cadet members Port Macquarie Basketball Association 2019 Australian School Championships - St Jospeh’s Regional College 9/10 Women’s Basketball team Chatham High School Girls Cricket Academy Port Macquarie Gymnastics Club Inc Port Gymnastics Competition Management Software Implementation Wauchope Little Athletics Centre Wauchope Little Athletics Javelin Upgrade All Together Therapy Pty Ltd Sense Rugby - An Occupational therapy based rugby program for children with disabilities Port Saints Football Club New Women's Senior Uniforms Orana Physical Culture Incorporated Zone Championships - Orana Physical Culture Inspire Netball Club Dubbo Inc. 2019 Koori Netball Knockout Narromine Little Athletics Club Off and racing Wellington District Cricket Association Assist Junior Cricketers represent at Regional & NSW / Aust Carnivals Turvey Park Australian Football Club Inc. Junior Bulldogs Representative Funding Mount Beauty Dragon Boat Club Introducing and Encouraging Kids and Teenagers to Participate in the Sport of Dragon Boat Racing